The Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon is an over/under 12-gauge built for hunters and clay shooters who want a high-grade shotgun that holds up as fine woodwork as much as a functional tool. It sits at the top of Beretta's 687 series, distinguished by hand-etched receiver engravings and a premium walnut stock with a high-gloss finish and hand-cut checkering on the grip and fore-end.
Key Specifications:
- UPC: 082442948799
- Action: Over Under
- Barrel Length: 30 inches
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Finish: Wood/Blued
- Gauge: 12 GA
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
Detailed Features:
The action is Beretta's low-profile box lock, a reliable design with a long track record in competition and field use. The 30-inch barrels are chrome-lined and cold hammer-forged, then blued. Chrome lining extends service life and makes cleaning easier; cold hammer-forging gives consistent bore dimensions that contribute to even shot patterns.
At 6.3 lbs, the gun is on the lighter end for a 30-inch over/under, which some shooters appreciate for a full day in the field, though a heavier gun absorbs recoil more readily with heavier loads. The balance point is well-regarded — the 687 EELL moves naturally to the shoulder, which matters for clay shooting where mount consistency is everything.
The hand-cut checkering on grip and fore-end is functional, not just cosmetic — it holds under wet conditions better than press-cut checkering.
Usage
This shotgun fits upland hunting, waterfowl work, and clay sports (skeet, trap, sporting clays) equally well. Collectors and long-term Beretta owners also pick it up as a display piece, though it's fully intended for use. It's not a beginner's first shotgun — the price reflects the grade, and the intricate engraving requires attentive cleaning to maintain.